Government eases restrictions on garden sheds and sleep outs
The Government has agreed to ease building consent conditions for garden sheds, sleep outs and other similar single-story detached buildings.
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Summary of submissions: Improving efficiency in the inspection process
Summary of submissions received for the 2024 consultation "Improving efficiency in the inspection process".
Improving efficiency in the inspection process: Discussion document
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake of remote inspections and improve efficiency and productivity in the building inspection process.
New pathways for overseas building products implemented
The Government introduced important changes to make it easier and more affordable to use high-quality overseas building products in New Zealand.
Earthquake-prone building system changes announced
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate, by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk buildings. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.
Earthquake-prone building and seismic risk management review
About the earthquake-prone building system review
Government makes it easier to use overseas building products and introduces regular update cycle for the Building Code system
MBIE has published the first version of the Building Product Specifications, and the Government is adopting a new approach to making major changes to the Building Code system.
Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.
Supercharging residential solar power
The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for New Zealand’s electricity networks and making changes to the building consent process to help increase the uptake of residential solar.
Government delivers major building system reform
The Government has agreed to change the building and construction sector’s liability settings from joint and several liability to proportionate liability and is making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.